Read about Rukhmabai, a child bride, who became India’s first practicing female doctor & helped in establishing the Age of Consent Act.

Read how the arrival of Portuguese trader Vasco Da Gama served as a turning point in Indian economic, cultural, and political history.

From a museum of witchcraft to that of brooms, India is home to several bizarre places. Take a look at some of them right here!

Here's a list of some empowering tales by Rabindranath Tagore as represented by Anurag Basu in Epic series 'Stories by Rabindranath Tagore.'

Explore the relationship between religion and mental health as well as how different Indian religions perceive mental well-being and therapy

Read how ghazals travelled from Persia to the Indian subcontinent and how the Indian culture influenced its structure.

Learn about concepts of purity and pollution, and how they lead to discriminatory practises in Hinduism.

Apart from their visual appeal, Manadalas are used in Buddhism and Hindusim because of their healing powers. What are they? Find out here.

The lakes of India bear a rather rich history. Apart from the glorious organic views, the myths and legends surrounding the lake would...

Why are Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati considered to be holy in Hindu mythology? Read this blog post to find out!

Read all about extinct and endangered Indian languages and steps taken to revive them.

Read about 11 historical places and monuments that you should definitely visit in the modern city of Mumbai if you are a history buff!

Pattachitra paintings, a traditional art form of Orissa, have a huge historical significance. Read some interesting facts about them here.

In this world where most people seek answers in religion, Lord Mahavira's preachings can still solve their problems. Find out how here!

What makes Urdu different from Hindi and who is credited with developing this language? Read this blog post to find out!

Read about Buddhist iconography and the meanings behind the sacred symbols often found in Buddhist art and architecture.

Vedas are the oldest scriptures known to humanity, essentially passed down via an oral tradition between Gurus and students. Read more here.

Lord Ganesha is depicted having a human body with an elephant head having single tusk, and is thus, known as Ekdant (one tooth).

After an incident where he was insulted for his caste, Jyotirao Phule pledged to reform Indian society. Read about his contributions here.

Read here about the matrilineal societies of India and how these communities practice egalitarianism in their own right.

Read more about the life and legacy of one of India’s greatest poets and Amitabh Bachchan’s father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan.